Science Teacher Education (B.S.), Middle School Science Teacher Specialization
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Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Online
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: SWCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 41.0301
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0641030102
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: Florida Teaching Certificate
- Must pass background check and pass General Knowledge Test which are criteria to join program.
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $150 Professional Exam and $150 for Subject Areas Exam = $300 Total
- Where to take the exam: Florida Teacher Certification Examination
This is a specialization of the Science Teacher Education Bachelor of Science degree.
The B.S. Science Teacher Education, Middle School Science Teacher Specialization is designed to provide a seamless articulation for students who complete an Associate of Arts Degree, with the prerequisite elective courses illustrated below. Students in the Middle School Science Teacher specialization will be preparing to middle school science for grades 5-9.
Before entering the B.S. Middle Science Teacher track, students will need to earn a grade of “C-" or higher in the following Common Program Prerequisite courses. These courses are prerequisites to many of the courses in the Program of Study.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| EVR 1001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry 1 & | 3 |
| CHML 1045 | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHML 1046 | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| GLY 2010 | Geology | 3 |
| OCE 1001 | Oceanography | 3 |
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CHM 1045 General Chemistry 1 has a prerequisite of MAC 1105 College Algebra, which is not included in the program.
The A.A. degree is the recommended and preferred pathway to this degree.
Visit the Science Teacher Education (B.S.) overview page for general education, admissions and graduation information.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| Education Core | ||
| EDF 2720 | Children in Schools: Legal, Ethical, and Safety Concerns 1 | 3 |
| EDF 4430 | Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDG 3214 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDG 3343 | Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| EDG 4410 | Classroom Management 1 | 3 |
| EEX 4242 | Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings 1 | 3 |
| RED 4335 | Subject Area Reading 1 | 3 |
| SCE 3940 | Internship | 4 |
| SCE 4943 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
| SCE 4941 | Student Teaching in Science (Senior Internship) 3 | 9 |
| TSL 4324 | ESOL Strategies for the Content Area Teacher 2 | 3 |
| Science Core | ||
| AST 2005 | Introduction to Astrobiology | 3 |
| BOTC 1010 | Botany | 4 |
| PCB 3063 | Genetics | 3 |
| PCB 3134 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| SCE 3420 | Physical Science for Middle Grades Teachers | 3 |
| PCB 4422 | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement.
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Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience with children and youth in school or similar settings and not via virtual modes of film or Internet. Students must obtain security clearance before obtaining hours in public schools.
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- Students must volunteer 15 hours in diverse classroom settings including ELL, high performing, and/or Improving classrooms. Students must obtain security clearance before obtaining hours in public schools.
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Students are required to complete semester-long practicum in a classroom of the grade/subject intended to teach. Children and youth must be in a school or similar setting and not via virtual modes of film or Internet. Students must obtain security clearance before obtaining hours in public schools.
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Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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| BOTC 1010 | Botany & | 4 |
| EDF 2720 | Children in Schools: Legal, Ethical, and Safety Concerns | 3 |
| EDF 4430 | Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment & | 3 |
| TSL 4324 | ESOL Strategies for the Content Area Teacher & | 3 |
| EDG 3214 | Human Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDG 3343 | Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| PCB 3063 | Genetics & | 3 |
| PCB 3134 | Cell Biology & | 3 |
| EDG 4410 | Classroom Management & | 3 |
| PCB 4422 | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology & | 4 |
| AST 2005 | Introduction to Astrobiology | 3 |
| EEX 4242 | Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings | 3 |
| RED 4335 | Subject Area Reading | 3 |
| SCE 3940 | Internship | 4 |
| SCE 3420 | Physical Science for Middle Grades Teachers | 3 |
| SCE 4941 | Student Teaching in Science (Senior Internship) | 9 |
| SCE 4943 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Course has a prerequisite that is not part of the program, but is a Common Program Prerequisite. Student should complete the prerequisite courses before entering the BAS program.
Learning Outcomes
- Research and investigate the Consent Decree and describe the accommodations needed for ESOL learners in the classroom.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Students will evaluate learning techniques for working with diverse student populations including ESOL, High and low Socioeconomic Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Students will evaluate learning techniques for working with Exceptional Education classes in Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Identify potentially issues that could be encountered in the classroom as relates to the child’s and or adolescent’s development, and how you would handle that situation as a classroom teacher.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create lesson plans incorporating active learning in science.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Create an alternative assessment assignment that demonstrates learning of a concept taught and present it to the class.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Students will create a digital portfolio and present to the class.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Perform peer-reviewed literature searches to find practice-based and research articles focused on comprehension, oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and integration of reading components.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Identify aspects of safety as pertains to school level and how to incorporate that in your future classroom.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Students will evaluate learning techniques for teaching science in diverse student populations in Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Students will evaluate and learning techniques and implement teaching techniques for teaching science in diverse student populations in Schools.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility